Erasmus Medical Center

This study tested whether starting a portable heart-lung machine (ECPR) right at the scene of a cardiac arrest could help more people survive and avoid brain damage. It included 221 adults aged 18-50 with witnessed cardiac arrest. The goal was to see if on-scene ECPR improves sur…

This study tested a chemotherapy drug (paclitaxel) given directly into the abdomen for people with a rare cancer called malignant peritoneal mesothelioma who cannot have standard surgery. Seven participants received weekly treatments to find the safest dose and check side effects…

This study tested a wearable device called viQtor on 180 adults who had just left the ICU. The device continuously tracks heart rate, breathing rate, oxygen levels, and activity. The goal was to create a new early warning score that could alert nurses sooner if a patient's condit…

This study tested whether personalized sleep or nutrition advice can help night shift workers sleep better and improve their health. 57 rotating or night shift workers wore smart devices, took alertness tests, and gave blood samples. Researchers compared those who got tailored ad…

This study tested a larger 31 mm cryoballoon in 20 patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to see how much heart tissue it could freeze. Researchers used 3D maps before and after the procedure to measure the size of the treated area. The goal was to gather data to improve fu…

This completed study from Erasmus Medical Center tested whether personalized risk profiling (including genetic testing) and coaching motivate people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to change their lifestyle. 150 participants received standard lifestyle advice plus die…

This study looked at whether training paramedics with an Emergency Reflex Action Drill (ERAD) improves their confidence in performing an emergency surgical airway. 84 Dutch paramedics completed questionnaires before and after training, and again after a few months and a year. The…

This study aimed to create a smart surveillance strategy for carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), a superbug that causes hard-to-treat infections in hospitals. Researchers collected samples from over 2,100 healthy people, patients, and hospital environments in the …

This completed study involved 775 women who had breast-conserving surgery and radiation for breast cancer. Researchers compared different surgery and radiation techniques to see which ones led to less breast hardening (fibrosis) and better cosmetic results. The goal was to find w…

This study tested an AI tool that automatically writes medical notes during doctor visits. The goal was to see if it could reduce the time doctors spend on paperwork and lower their stress. About 800 people, including doctors and patients, took part. The researchers measured how …